Heath Ledger is Dead

Very sad breaking news: 28 year old actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in his New York City apartment.

TMZ reports:

He was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime.

The 28-year-old actor has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams -- they separated in September, 2007. He plays the Joker in the upcoming Batman film, "The Dark Knight."

There have been intimations that drugs were involved. Updates as information comes in....